Thank you very much for viewing. I am a gagaku (Japanese court music) hichiriki player with 50 years of experience, and I craft over a thousand high-quality reeds annually. These reeds are made from high-quality reeds harvested from Udono, carefully selected and dried in the shade for about a year and a half. They are then smoked over a sunken hearth (irori) for over 10 years, resulting in reeds that are both durable and of superior sound quality. I believe these are top-of-the-line reeds. Please refer to my past reviews to understand the quality of my reeds. These reeds are finished with great care, allowing for comfortable playing. They are designed to fit any hichiriki, including those with plastic tubes. They are finished to be easily playable even for beginners and women, but please be aware that they will not sound with a light breath. To produce a good sound, you will need to blow with a good amount of air. The price of one reed is a bit high, but I am confident that you will be satisfied. Please try one. If you are not satisfied, I will handle returns and exchanges. If you have any questions or concerns about gagaku or the hichiriki, I would be happy to help. Thank you for reading this long message. I hope you will consider these reeds.